Russia struggles to establish naval bases in two African countries after Syrian withdrawal
In the days after the fall of the Russian-backed Assad regime in Syria, Moscow withdrew its naval force from the
Moroccan authorities have retrieved the body of footballer Abdellatif Akhrif after a four-month delay, highlighting strained ties with Algeria. The Ittihad Riadhi de Tanger player’s remains were handed over at the Zouj Bghal border late Thursday. Akhrif, 24, drowned on July 6 during a boat trip off Restinga beach. While three companions were rescued, Akhrif’s body was found on August 8 near Oran, Algeria. DNA confirmation and bureaucratic hurdles delayed the repatriation.
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